Before becoming the 27th president of the United States, William Howard Taft held the unique distinction of serving as governor-general of both the Philippines and Cuba. Appointed by President William McKinley, Taft served as governor of the Philippines from 1901 to 1903, where he focused on establishing a civilian government. Later, while serving as secretary of war under President Theodore Roosevelt, Taft briefly acted as provisional governor of Cuba in 1906 to help stabilize the country following a political crisis, further showcasing his administrative and diplomatic skills.
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